ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management 3.0 (CTAL TM)

Master Professional Test Management, Control Risks & Increase Software Quality Effectively

This Advanced‑Level training enables you to take on demanding test management responsibilities throughout the entire software development lifecycle. You will deepen your knowledge of test strategies, test processes, and organizational contexts, and learn how to build test teams, identify risks early, and plan, manage, and monitor testing activities efficiently.

You will acquire comprehensive skills in test documentation, risk management, defect and deviation management, as well as test process improvement. The content is aligned with the ISTQB® CTAL‑TM v3.0 requirements and prepares you effectively for the official certification exam.

Our experienced trainers will show you:

• how to plan, estimate, document & control complex test processes
• how risk‑based testing works and how to identify test‑relevant risks
• how to build, lead, and develop test teams
• how to design test strategies and adapt them to project contexts
• how to implement defect, deviation & review processes professionally
• how to initiate & measure test process improvements
• how tools support effective test management
• how to optimally prepare for the ISTQB® exam

Your Benefits at a Glance

• Qualification for demanding test management tasks
• Confidence in handling test strategies, planning, control & reporting
• Deep understanding of risk analysis, defect management & test improvement
• Professional preparation for the CTAL‑TM exam
• Internationally recognized Advanced‑Level certificate
• Strengthening your position in quality management & IT projects

Seminar Contents

Test Management & Test Processes

• Overview of test management roles & activities
• Planning, estimating & controlling tests
• Documentation & communication in the test process

Risk‑Based Testing

• Identification & assessment of risks
• Risk‑oriented prioritization of test activities
• Optimizing test coverage through risk analysis

Test Strategies & Organizational Requirements

• Deriving tailored test approaches
• Alignment with project goals & corporate strategy
• Working with different lifecycle models

Defect & Deviation Management

• Systems for defect reporting
• Analysis & evaluation of defects
• Defining an appropriate defect workflow

Reviews & Audits

• Importance for quality assurance & risk mitigation
• Types of reviews & areas of application
• Audit procedures & quality criteria

Test Process Improvement

• Continuous evaluation of existing test processes
• Building and executing improvement initiatives
• Relevant models & best‑practice approaches

Tools for Test Support

• Use of test management tools
• Tool selection & its benefits for efficiency & quality
• Integrations along the software development process

Team Building, Leadership & Communication

• Identifying & developing team competencies
• Role distribution & responsibilities
• Optimizing communication in test environments

Target Audience

This training is aimed at professionals working in test management or aspiring to do so, including:

• Testers, Test Managers, Test Consultants
• Business Analysts
• Scrum Masters & Product Owners
• Project, Quality, or Software Development Managers
• IT Directors, Management Consultants
• Leaders in quality & testing environments

The certification is valid indefinitely and internationally recognized.

Prerequisites

Required for participation:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (v4.0 or earlier)

Recommended but not mandatory:

• At least 6 months of experience in software development or testing

Exam Details (iSQI)

• Duration: 120 minutes
• Questions: 50 multiple‑choice questions
• Passing Score: 58 out of 88 points
• Allowed materials: none
• Format: Online exam after the training
• Languages: German or English
• Certification body: iSQI

Seminar Price

• Training: €1,995.00 p.p. plus VAT
• Exam fee: €295.00 p.p. plus VAT
• Education package: €69.00 p.p. plus VAT

Note

This course is conducted by SERVIEW GmbH.